Oven “sun-dried” tomatoes are a delicious and easy way to preserve fresh tomatoes while intensifying their flavor. To make them, first, preheat your oven to a low temperature, around 200-225°F (95-110°C). Cut your tomatoes into thin slices and spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Sprinkle the tomato slices with salt, pepper, and any herbs or spices you like, such as thyme, oregano, or garlic powder. Drizzle them lightly with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for 3-4 hours or until they are dry and slightly chewy.
Once the tomatoes are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or in the freezer for longer-term storage. Oven “sun-dried” tomatoes are a great addition to pasta dishes, salads, sandwiches, or as a topping for pizza.